The North Hills – The Neighborhoods of Santa Fe, New Mexico

Swirled beneath a fathomless night of bright, whispering stars is an area of Santa Fe known to the folks who live here simply as the North Hills.  The Sangre de Cristo Mountains are part of the southern tip of the Rockies and this neighborhood is not only in that range but in the city limits. From Bishop’s Lodge Road turn right on Valley Drive and wind your way through a surprising assortment of architectural styles. Northern New Mexico pitched roofs, Mediterranean tiles, and Contemporary Pueblo all pepper the hillsides. Some of the attractions here are larger wooded parcels , the proximity to walking trails and arroyos the ease of biking and walking to town and the superb views sunset  and mountain views.  Driving into the hills you’ll eventually come to Hyde Park Road leading to the Santa Fe Ski basin.  

Be sure to take a look at Homes For Sale In The North Hills

Oil Stains On A Garage Floor

I ran across a tip on how to remove oil stains on a garage floor. Remove the surface oil with cat litter to soak it up. Remove that and then make a paste of hot water and laundry detergent. Scrub it. If you need to, sparingly use oven cleaner.  I have lots of tips for use around the house and I’d love to share them. Give me a call at 505.470.4180 if you need any.

I’ll see you in the neighborhood!

Michael

Bishop’s Lodge Road-The Neighborhoods of Santa Fe, New Mexico

Heading north from the plaza of downtown Santa Fe is the old stagecoach road to Tesuque. It’s only 5 miles to the village of  but the scenic drive is well worth your time.  In that hidden, quiet corridor you’ll soon be in a lush valley where you’ll find luxury home sites and Santa Fe style homes peppering the hillsides. If you’re looking for something along the lines of a luxury New Mexico “dude ranch”, Bishop’s Lodge Resort retains the feel of the old west.   The Hills at Bishop’s Lodge is the newest 45 acre residential luxury home and condominium development with amenities that include swimming, tennis and riding trails.  To build your home here, I can also refer you to  J.M. Evans, Inc., the finest custom home builder in Santa Fe. Jim Evans can be reached at (505) 984-1638 and on the Web at www.jmevansinc.com.

Be sure to take a look at Homes For Sale On Bishop’s Lodge Road

As always, if you need anything at all please feel free to call me at 505.470.4180

I’ll see you in the neighborhood,

Michael

Anyone who is a hiker in Santa Fe has enjoyed the trek on the Atalaya Mountain Hiking Trail.  The trailhead begins at one of the premiere neighborhoods in the city, Wilderness Gate.  Overlooking the city and the Rio Grande Valley, the luxury homes are sited on 5-acre parcels surrounded by tall Ponderosa Pines.  These spectacular woodlands contain a micro climate and you’ll find flora not seen elsewhere.  Close enough to the city to walk to town, Wilderness Gate is adjacent to the campus of St. John’s College. This prestigious school offers the Great Books program, which is a four year curriculum of Western civilization’s most prominent contributors to philosophy, theology, mathematics, science, music, poetry and literature.

Be sure to take a look at Homes For Sale In Wilderness Gate, Santa Fe, New Mexico

Entry To Spanish Hill

Michael’s Bit of Real Estate

The best advice I can give today is to move forward on your plan to purchase a home and thank me later.  Interest rates have increased in the last week.  The Chinese say the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago.  The second best time is today.  Here is a fantastic, $8,000,000 home I am marketing in Santa Fe: www.Spanish Hill Estate.com

My Business to Business Referral

Each week I present to you an outstanding business.  Pat Malone is the producer, arranger and guitar player on all my recordings, including A Tender Santa Fe Christmas and my new jazz CD, We Were Wild, still in production.  His latest album, Spiraling Ecstasy, is described as “The music you need now.  The depth and subtlety of his music reaches past genre and becomes a place where sexuality and intelligence meet.  It will change the way you feel about Jazz”.  Pat and I have been worked together for 20+ years and is a person I can put my name to.  You can hear him play live Fridays from 7:00pm to 9:30pm at Bishop’s Lodge Resort and with his amazing wife, Whitney, on Saturdays from 8:00pm to 11:00pm at La Posada in downtown Santa Fe.  If you need great music for an event, call him at 505.424.0493. Let him know I referred you and he will take extra special care of you.  If you need something, please call me on my cell at 505.470.4180 or Email me at mumphrey@prusantafe.com 

Continued success,

Michael Umphrey

Tesuque Village – The Neighborhoods of Santa Fe, New Mexico 

Whenever my out of town friends come to visit I always take them on a short drive to Tesuque Village.  It’s just a 12 minute ride from the downtown Santa Fe Plaza, along the Tesuque River, past Bishop’s Lodge Resort, green meadows, orchards and tall Cottonwoods.  After a visit to the Flea market, the locals gather for brunch at The Tesuque Village Market.  The area is an idyllic oasis in the high desert and is home to Hollywood actors, producers, composers, artists and Bohemians of all sorts.  The village was settled in 1694 and is home to the Tesuque Pueblo, The Santa Fe Opera and the newly completed Encantado, an Auberge five-star resort.  Just writing this blog makes me want to get in my convertible MINI Cooper and go! 

Be sure to take a look at Properties For Sale In Tesuque, New Mexico

 Michael’s Bit of Real Estate

Since I am so active in the business I come across some great referrals from time to time. Nathalie’s has an exceptional collection of Western and international clothing for women, men and children.  She carries an extensive assortment of unique belts, buckles, handmade cowboy boots and hats, and Navajo jewelry. Nathalie Home showcases historic paintings of the Southwest, antique French furnishings, rugs and fine home accessories.  Nathalie Kent is the owner and is a person I can put my name to.  Her store is located in Santa Fe at 503 Canyon Road. She can be reached at 505.982.1021and her beautiful Webite is www.nathaliesantafe.com.  Let her know I referred you and she will take extra special care of you.  If you need something, please give me a call at 505.470.4180 or Email me at mumphrey@prusantafe.com.

I’m here to serve you!

Michael Umphrey